Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge 2014 Pessac Leognan 750ml

The 2014 Smith Haut Lafitte shows the elegant style of the vintage, yet the depth of fruit that’s common from this estate. Blackberries, currants, scorched earth, spicy oak and tobacco leaf nuances give way to a medium to full-bodied, beautifully textured 2014 that has ripe tannin and nicely integrated acidity. It has tons of character and is a beautiful, elegant wine to drink over the coming 15 years or so.

Score: 93 points -- Jeb Dunnock, jebdunnock.com, 2017